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By Andrew RevelosStaff Writer

The second of three dis-cussions about the history ofDahlgren presented a child’seye view of the base as well asa remarkable story of recon-nection and love that unfold-ed over the course of nearlyfour decades. Chris Agnew,son of well-traveled Navy of-ficer, befriended ElizabethLyddane Agnew, daughter ofDahlgren’s first technical di-rector,while bothwere youngteenagers at Dahlgren in theearly 1960s. After going theirseparate ways when Chris’sfather received a new assign-ment, the pair reconnected37 years later, married andreturned to Dahlgren, whereElizabeth works as a scientistfor the Naval SurfaceWarfareCenter Dahlgren Division.

The discussion was mod-erated by Ed Jones, who him-self spent his young yearsonboard the installation.“One of the themes comingthrough in these discussionsis the multigenerational con-nection to Dahlgren,” hesaid, opening the forum.

Chris Agnew’s parentsmet in 1931 along the Pana-ma Canal; his father servedon a U.S. battleship and hismother worked for the Iths-manian Canal Commission.“They married and theyraised their family the Navy

way-in Hawaii, California,Mississippi, Virginia, RhodeIsland, Newfoundland, Tex-as, Pennsylvania, Maryland,Washington state and Dele-ware,” he wrote. He wouldspend a little less than threeyears at Dahlgren.

Elizabeth Lyddane Agnewspent all of her childhood atDahlgren, where her fatherRussell Lyddane served for 23years as a physicist, the headof the Armor and ProjectileLaboratory and eventually,as Dahlgren’s first technical

director. He helped usher ina new era at Dahlgren by le-veraging the base’s ballisticscomputers for new and novelmissions.

The Agnews’ observationspainted an endearing pictureof Dahlgren in the late 1950sand early 1960s, the periodwhen Dahlgren’s populationwas at its zenith. An on-basephone systemmeant that theoperator, one Mrs. Dunning,played an intimate role in thelives of children at Dahlgren.

“I’d come home fromschool, pick up the phoneand say ‘Ms. Dunning, doyou knowwheremymom is?’She’d say ‘your mother hasgone to Fredericksburg andshe wants you to start din-ner,’” said Elizabeth Agnew.“She knew everything. Sheknew everybody and all thekids checked in with her.”

Elizabeth lived in no fewerthan five houses at Dahlgren,starting with a unit in thenow-demolished Boomtown.“We started off in Boom-town,” she said. “Daddywas in a bachelor pad with a

Dahlgren 95th Anniversary

Dahlgren speaker series highlights a love story

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Chris and Elizabeth Lyddane Agnew share a laugh as they reminisce abouttheir early teen years at Dahlgren during a forum discussion Sept. 18. Thepair became friends, went their separate ways when Chris’s family moved,reconnected and married 37 years later.

By Andrew RevelosStaff Writer

Congressman Rob Wit-tman visited several com-mands at Naval Support Fa-cility Dahlgren on Sept. 23 tomeet with Navy leaders andgauge themilitary’s readinesson the eve of a second yearof sequester cuts. Wittmantoured the Aegis Training andReadiness Center, the NavalSurfaceWarfare Center Dahl-gren Division and the JointWarfare Analysis Center. AtDahlgren’s base theater,Witt-manheld a townhallmeetingand latermetwithNaval Sup-port Activity South Potomacpolice officers at the TacticalResponse Training Facility.

Wittman is currently serv-ing his third term represent-ing the first congressionaldistrict of Virginia and is amember of the House ArmedServes Committee, chairingthe Readiness Subcommitteeand Seapower and Expedi-

tionary Forces Subcommit-tee.

The tour began with anoverview briefing by Capt.Pete Nette, commandingofficer of NSASP, who dis-cussed the base’s progress ona number of issues such asthe construction of the Cruis-er-Destroyer TrainingCenter,the ongoing Joint Land UseStudy and other installationassets. Wittman noted thatDahlgren’s inactive airfield-which currently supports asmall unmanned aerial ve-hicle mission-could becomea “tremendous capability” iffully exploited.

“For us these days, readi-ness is right at the forefrontaswe go back and forth aboutfunding and where we go asfar as replacing the seques-ter,” said Wittman.

The danger of the currentpath, said Wittman, is thatthe military must neglect itslong-term concerns to meetits short-term obligations.This is especially true at

military installations and onships, where neglectedmain-tenance issues can exponen-tially compound future costs.

One of Wittman’s constit-uents, a Korean War veteranonce assigned to Task ForceSmith, recently approachedhim with a cautionary talethat crystallizes those con-cerns. Task Force Smith was

the first unit of Americansoldiers tasked with haltingcommunist advances intoSouth Korea in 1950. The sol-diers were poorly equippedand despite their spirited de-fense, they were eventuallyoverwhelmed by the enemy.

“[The constituent] cameup to me in tears and said‘please Rob, don’t let readi-

ness get to where it was whenI was called up for Korea,’”recalled Wittman. “We sentpeople [to Korea] withouttraining and without equip-ment. We can’t do that.”

The next round of seques-ter cuts will go into effect nextmonth if Congress does notact. “We’ve got an opportu-nity to try and get it right thistime, but we’re on the wrongpath,” saidWittman.

Wittman discussed manyof the same themes at a townhall meeting at the base the-ater later that day. He an-swered questions on a rangeof issues-from health care toincome inequality to foreignaffairs-but the bulk of thetime was dedicated to thesequester and the militarybudget.

“I want to thank you forthe great job you’re doing,especially in these tryingtimes,” Wittman told the au-dience. “The work that goes

Congressman Wittman tours Dahlgren

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Congressman Rob Wittman addresses the Dahl-gren community during a town hall meeting atthe base theater Sept. 23. Wittman discussed thesequester and military budget, as well as healthcare, income inequality and foreign relations.

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See Wittman, Page 3

By John J. JoyceNSWC Dahlgren Divi-sionCorporate Communi-cations

Top Navy technologyleaders anticipate a myriadof new collaboration op-portunities will arise to im-pact technical innovationand combat systems aboardships as a result of their visitsto Naval Warfare Center divi-sions across the nation, theofficials announced Sept. 20.

The Naval Warfare Cen-ter Command TechnologyTeam - 10 chief technologyofficers and 11 lead customeradvocates - have been brain-storming with scientists andengineers across the countryfrom Naval Surface WarfareCenter (NSWC) Corona Divi-sion in California to NSWCDahlgren Division in Virginiato determine where collabo-ration opportunities exist.

“The Command Tech-nology Team is getting outto the warfare center labswith eyes and hands on thedifferent capabilities thatour divisions have,” saidCapt. Mike Graham, NSWCheadquarters staff member.“These site visits will help usimprove our ability to rap-idly innovate in response tocomplex technical problemswarfighters are facing. Visit-ing in person gives us a bet-ter understanding of our truecapabilities than a technicalcapability report’s wordingcan convey.”

NSWC Commander Rear.

Adm. Creevy chartered the21-member team - repre-senting eight Naval Sea Sys-tems Command (NAVSEA)Warfare Center Divisions - toenhance collaboration thatsolves warfighter problemsand meets critical naval,joint, national and coalitionneeds.

“The breadth of supportthat the warfare centers pro-vide to the warfighter is veryimpressivewhen you take thetime to understand its im-pact,” saidNSWCChief Tech-

nologyOfficer Kirk Jenne, theCommand Technology TeamLead. “Our Command Tech-nology Team is looking at thetechnologies the Navy is sup-porting and we are gaininginsight at the warfare centerswhere unique solutions re-side for challenging warfareenvironments.”

So far, the CommandTechnology Teamcollaborat-ed with warfare center divi-sion scientists and engineersat NSWC Carderock in Mary-land and Philadelphia, Pa.,

NSWC Crane, Ind., NSWCPort Hueneme, Calif., NSWCCorona, Calif., Naval Under-sea Warfare Center (NUWC)Newport, R.I., and NUWCKeyport, Wash., in additionto NSWCDahlgren.

“The initial visit schedulewill provide a baseline for theteam’s overall understand-ing of each warfare center’scapabilities, its major cus-tomer base, and its strate-gic direction,” said AndrewHorne, NSWC Dahlgren Di-vision Lead Customer Advo-

cate during the team’s Sept.12-13 Dahlgren visit. “Thisunderstanding will providethe underpinning of theteam’s focus and capacity aswe share resources across thewarfare centers in support ofthe warfighter.”

At Dahlgren, scientistsand engineers briefed Jenne,Graham and the technologyteam on technical programsand technologies, includ-ing Aegis Ballistic MissileDefense combat support;chemical, biological and ra-

diological defense; electronicwarfare integration and ar-chitecture; directed energy,unmanned systems, elec-tromagnetic railgun, meta-materials, and cyber warfaredefense.

“We are getting smarteron solving fleet problemsin a collaborative fashion,”said Graham. “That’s ourimpetus. We are looking foropportunities to collaborateacross divisions for the rightknowledge and skills to ad-dress fleet problems.”

The Command Technolo-gy Team is scheduled to con-clude its tour of the warfarecenters with visits to NSWCDivisions at Indian Head,Md., and Panama City, Fla.,in addition to sites in Norfolkand Virginia Beach, Va., inOctober and November.

The NAVSEA WarfareCenters, comprised of NSWCand NUWC, supply the tech-nical operations, people,technology, engineering ser-vices and products neededto equip and support thefleet and meet the warfight-ers’ needs. The warfare cen-ters are the Navy’s principalresearch, development, testand evaluation assessmentactivity for surface ship andsubmarine systems and sub-systems. Moreover, the war-fare centers provide depotmaintenance and in-serviceengineering support to en-sure the systems fielded to-day perform consistently andreliably in the future.

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U.S. Navy photo by John Joyce

Members of the Navy Warfare Center Command Technology Team break for a group photo duringtheir visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Sept. 12-13. The team is visiting with sci-entists and engineers at eight warfare center divisions across the country to enhance collaborationthat improves the Navy’s ability to rapidly innovate in response to complex technical problems warf-ighters are facing.

NWC Technology Team collaborates for warfighter

Leaders of Naval Support Activity South Potomac, including command master chief petty officer JimHonea, executive officer Cmdr. Elvis Mikel and deputy director Karen Ramming, placed purple rib-bons on their office doors Sept. 18 to raise awareness about domestic abuse. October is domesticviolence awareness month; Cathy Beck, domestic abuse victim advocate for Naval Support FacilityDahlgren and Naval Air Station Patuxent River, presented the NSASP leaders with the purple ribbons.

Purple Ribbons for domestic violence awareness

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By John JoyceNSWCDD CorporateCommunications

Navy technology and business profes-sionals paused during an academic recogni-tion ceremony Sept. 17 to reflect and honortheir Naval Sea Systems Command (NAV-SEA) colleagues who were killed and injuredat theWashington Navy Yard the day before.

Naval Surface Warfare Center DahlgrenDivision (NSWCDD) Commander MichaelSmith read the names of the 12 victims andled the audience in observing a moment ofsilence.

“We are closely affiliated with the NavyYard,” Smith said at the command’s annualAcademic Recognition Ceremony held inthe University of Mary Washington Dahl-gren campus.

He asked everyone to keep the victimsin their thoughts and prayers, noting thatDahlgren employees often travel to the loca-tion of the shooting on command business.

Continuing with the ceremony, Smithand NSWCDD Acting Technical DirectorStuart Koch honored 132 NSWCDD award-ees for their academic and professionalachievements.

“Today we are recognizing some veryspecial men and women within our work-force who have taken on the challenge ofbalancing work and home with school andhave succeeded in earning certifications ordegrees - all the while continuing criticalsupport to the Navy,” said Smith. “We alsorecognize their families who shared in thissacrifice. Taking classes means long hoursand an interruption of daily routines. Nodoubt, there were days when dinners werelate or kids’ ball games were missed. A spe-cial “thank you” to all the family membersand friends, for you are part of today’s suc-cess.”

The ceremony, marking the event’s 17thconsecutive year, recognized scientists, en-gineers and business and human resourceleaders who completed professional certifi-cations or academicmilestones covering thespectrum of associate’s, bachelor’s, master’sand doctoral degrees.

“We are indeed proud of our employees’accomplishments,” said Smith. “With theirgoals met, they will be better equipped tomeet the scientific, technological and man-agement challenges ahead. They assure usthat our legacy of innovators and problemsolvers will continue.”

In addition to core engineering disci-plines - mechanical, electrical and systemsengineering - this year’s graduates earneddegrees in computer science, applied phys-ics, material science, microbiology andinfectious disease as well as informationassurance, engineering management, busi-ness administration and public administra-tion.

“Earning these credentials enhancesknowledge that can be directly applied onthe job - and is vital to continuing our mis-sion readiness,” said Koch, telling the audi-ence that NSWCDD employees continuedto leverage the development opportunitiesavailable to them in spite of furloughs, bud-get concerns and other pressures.

In all, 96 employees earned degrees fromacademic institutions while 36 received

Awards CeremonyRemembersColleagues

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bunch of other physicists, which was hi-larious. The stories about that are a riot.”

Chris and Elizabeth first met as youngteenagers, when Chris’s family moved innext to the Lyddanes. “I was sitting on thefront steps reading because this handsomeguywith a dog kept walking back and forthacross my lawn,” said a smiling Elizabeth.

The exactmomentwhen each party be-came aware of the other was not entirelyclear; Chris remembered noticing Eliza-beth while she was sitting inside. “Canyou tell they’re married?” Jones asked theamused audience.

“He was a prep school boy so he washot stuff,” said Elizabeth, describing herbudding friendship with a precociousyoung Chris, known affectionately as “theProfessor” by his Dahlgren pals. “We had asmall [group of friends] that was very closeand we’re still friends with them today.”

Both eventually fell out of touch in theyears that followed butmaintainedmutualfriends. “We went to the movies togetherwhen I was home on spring break in 1960and that was the last I saw Elizabeth for along period of time,” said Chris.

Chris and Elizabeth each went on to

marry other beaus but both were single bythe late 1990s.

The pair next saw each other at a 1997Christmas dinner hosted by the family ofCapt. A.R. Faust, who commanded theNaval Weapons Laboratory from 1959 to1960. Theymarried the following April andeventually resettled in Dahlgren a decadelater.

Jones discussed Elizabeth’s father, an“iconic” figure at Dahlgren who played akey role in modernizing the base’s mis-sion. “I don’t think it’s overstating it to saythat without Dr. Lyddane, we might notbe sitting here,” said Jones. “Like so manypeople at Dahlgren, he was a renaissanceman.”

Baltimore native Russell Lyddane wasa professor of physics at the University ofNorth Carolina at Chapel Hill when hewasdrafted after the U.S. entered World WarII. Instead of putting on a uniform, Navyauthorities realized Lyddane could betterserve his country as a scientist at Dahl-gren’s Computation Lab.

By the time Lyddane left Dahlgren in1964, he had helped the mission evolveaway from proof-testing naval guns andtoward the development of complex com-bat systems. “He loved being a physicist,”said Elizabeth. “He didn’t like having to goup [to Washington D.C.] to sell Dahlgrenover and over again to people who werechanging every 18months. But that’s what

he did and he did it for quite a long time.”By all accounts, Lyddane was a com-

manding presence during his career atDahlgren and set high standards for hisemployees. He also had a photographicmemory and spent his college years in labswith the likes of Albert Einstein.

“A lot of people were terrified of him,”said Elizabeth. “But if they knew him well,they knewhewas not somebody you need-ed to be afraid of unless you weren’t doingwhat you should be doing. He was noisy,explosive. he was very explosive, but hewas fair and he was very well-educated.”

Chris became acquainted with his fu-ture father-in-law while he was a youngteenager on the base. Both men shared alove of reading and Lyddane often loanedAgnew books that helped inspire him tobecome a historian. Chris returned the fa-vor decades later before Lyddane passedaway in 2001. “I remember loaning himmy entire set of Samuel Eliot Morison’s[15-volume]’History of United States Na-val Operations in World War II’ and hepolished that off in less than a week withvirtually every page memorized.”

Lyddane was also a dedicated familyman. “He was a lot of fun,” said Elizabeth.“He held us to high academic standardsand he was very strict. He was probablystricter than my mother. It was the Cleav-ers: my dad went to work and my momstayed home. It was an idyllic life.”

on here at Dahlgren is amazing. It’s reallyencouraging to me to see the dedicationand efforts that go on here.”

Wittman acknowledged that this year’sfurlough was “exceptionally challenging”on Dahlgren’s workforce and praised em-ployees’ efforts to take care of warfighters.

The dedication shown by employeesat Dahlgren to warfighters, said Wittman,needs to be reciprocated by Congress.“Congress needs to make a commitmentto make sure the resources [are there] sothat you all can continue to do the greatjob you’re doing. That means that duringthis budgeting time, we need to get off thistrack of continuing the budget by continu-

ing resolutions, which we know are justshort-term budgeting decisions that are anabdication of Congress’ responsibility.”

In light of the alternative-a governmentshutdown - the continuing resolutions arenecessary, said Wittman. “[A shutdown] isnot a scenario that I think anybodywants.”

Though Wittman acknowledged thatthere will be continued uncertainty asCongress nears the beginning of the newfiscal year and a newdebate about the debtceiling nears, but he offered encouragingwords about Dahlgren.

“I want to emphasize how importantyour job is to our nation,” said Wittman.“I know how challenging it can be whenyou’re placed on furlough and you do thetremendous job that you do, many of youworking off the clock, spending your per-sonal tie tomake sure our Sailors havewhat

they need. That kind of personal commit-ment means a tremendous amount to ournation and I want you to know that I con-tinue to spread the word about the greatjob you all do.”

The last part ofWittman’s tour took himto Dahlgren’s Tactical Response TrainingFacility, a former barracks that now servesas a training arena for Navy law enforce-ment. NSASP police officers built severalnovel training features into the facility, in-cluding a video monitoring system that re-cords training, a darkened area for trainingwith night vision devices and mock crimescenes.

Wittman said the facility was a “terrific”asset for the base and the Navy. “It’s anamazing capability,” he told police officers.“You guys are doing a great job here.”

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MILCON P-222 Construction Update

Erosion and sediment controls at the Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) facility at the end of PickensLane, the Primary Nodal Plant on Strauss Ave., and Secondary Nodal Plant (SNP) #6 continue. The remain-ing controls, under construction, are the sediment control ponds that are being installed at the UEM Build-ing, Primary Nodal Plant, and Secondary Nodal Plants.

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Speaker Series/Brown Bag LunchA Conversation with Helen Gray and Margie Stevens

Oct. 9 - 11:30 a.m.Gray’s LandingModerated by Ed Jones

NSASP Navy BallOct. 4Fredericksburg Hospitality House, tickets avail-

able at www.navyball.org.Guest speaker - Ed Jones, who grew up on “the

Station” at Dahlgren and is retired editor of the Fred-ericksburg Free Lance-Star newspaper.

Anniversary CelebrationsDahlgren 95th Anniversary/Diversity Day Celebra-tion

Oct. 16 - 10 a.m.Parade FieldUSNA Electric Brigade band, NDW Ceremonial

Guard performance, historic displays, Diversity Daydisplays, historic base tours (reserve by emailing je-ron.hayes@navy.mil)

95th Anniversary 5KOct. 16 - 11 a.m.Free to all participants. First 20 to register get

commemorative t-shirt. Visit the Fitness Center toregister.

Dahlgren Heritage MuseumAnniversary Reception

Oct. 16 - 5:30 p.m.Univ. of Mary Washington-Dahlgren CampusCongressman Rob Wittman, Keynote Speaker;

Reading of proclamation fromGov. McDonnell, guestspeakers.

Historic tours of NSF DahlgrenOct. 19 - 1 - 3:30 p.m.Register online at www.dahlgrenmuseum.org.

Dahlgren School ReunionOct. 19 - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Open to all Dahlgren School Alumni. Contact

dahlgrenfriends@gmail.com for more info.

Dahlgren 95thAnniversary Events

Dahlgren HighlightsBowling Center

Tuesday Mixed Military League MeetingOctober 1, 5:30 p.m.Eligible patrons include all with base access.Patrons will meet to decide teams and various league rules.

Cost is $7.00 per week. Bowling will commence on October 22,2013. For more information, please contact Cannonball Lanesat 540-653-7327.

Youth Learn-2-BowlOctober 5, Noon - 2 p.m.Eligible patrons include children ages (5 to 12) with base ac-

cess.Register at Cannonball Lanes by October.Cost: $7.50 per child. Bowling instruction for children (ages

5-12) who want to learn how to bowl. Price includes 2 gamesand shoes. For more information, please contact CannonballLanes at 540-653-7327.

Auto SkillsChecking Fluids & Lubricants Auto Class

October 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Free to all eligible patronsLearn where to look, how to check and how to fill the fluids

in your car. For more information, please contact Auto Skills at540-653-4900.

Liberty CenterLiberty Sunday Night Tailgate Party

Every Sunday during the NFL Season from 1 p.m. - closeFREE

Liberty Center patrons only: E1- E6 Single/unaccompaniedactive dutyMilitary. Comeover to the LibertyCenter andwatchyour favorite teambattle it out on the gridiron. Food andbever-ageswill be provided. Formore information, please contact theLiberty Center at 540-653-7277.

Friday Movie MadnessLiberty Center patrons only: E1- E6 Single/unaccompanied

active duty Military. Join us for movies and popcorn every Fri-day in October! For more information, please contact the Lib-erty Center at 540-653-7277.

Liberty King’s Dominion TripOctober 5, van leaves at 9 a.m.Liberty Center patrons only: E1- E6 single/unaccompanied

active dutyMilitary.Cost: $32/person. For more information, please contact the

Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.

Fitness CenterBudo Taijutsu

New session begins October 2 (3-month session)Interested in self-defense and martial arts? Bujinkan Budo

Taijutsu (combat body skills), is one of the few surviving com-plete martial arts. Budo Taijutsu is a complete martial art, in-corporating strikes, punches, kicks, throws, locks and tumblingideal for actual personal defense since it requires neither speednor strength, but relies on distance, interval and natural move-ment. Classes are open to all patrons, ages 16 and up. Pleaseregister at the Fitness Center by October 2nd. For more infor-mation, please contact theFitnessCoordinator at 540-653-2016.

Isshinryu Karate ClassNew session begins October 3 (3-month session)Isshinryu is a style of karate that originated inOkinawa. This

program runs year round. Classes are open for ages 6 and up.Please register at the Fitness Center by October 3rd. For moreinformation, please contact theFitnessCoordinator at 540-653-2016.

Navy Ball 1.5M ChallengeOctober 9, 11 a.m.Location: Dahlgren Parade FieldEligible patrons include all with base access.Please register at the Fitness Center, anytime between Sep-

tember 9 and themorning of the event. Formore information,please contact the Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.

Indian Head HighlightsWeight House Fitness Center

WHFC Personal TrainingNeed a little help fine tuning your workout? Check out our

personal trainers Call the WHFC front desk at 301-744-4661 toschedule your session. $10 per session forMilitary/$15 per ses-sion for all other eligible patrons. First 2 sessions are free forMilitary.

Navy Birthday Nautical MileCelebrate the upcoming navy Birthdaywith aNauticalMile!

October 10 at the BenRandTrack and Field. Register at the Fit-ness Center any time before race day. Free for military, $5 forall others.

MWR Special EventsSeason Closing of the Tiki Bar

Friday, October 18. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., party starts at 6p.m.Comeby andenjoy great views, greatmusic and lots of funas we celebrate the end of another fantastic season!

Door Decorating ContestDepartments and Housing residents are all invited to com-

pete for the best Halloween Themed door during themonth ofOctober. Prizes will be awarded in both office and housing cat-egories. Send an email to corey.mccabe@navy.mil by October31 to register or for contest information.

MWR Halloween SpooktakularSaturday, October 26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at theMix House.Join us for face painting, a pumpkin patch, arts & crafts,

haunted house, hayride, music and more! This event is FREEand open to all eligible patrons.

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By Andrew RevelosStaff Writer

Airmen from Naval Support Facility Dahlgren joinedtheir comrades from Joint Base Andrews to celebrate theAir Force’s 66th birthday Sept. 18 at the Charlotte Hall Vet-erans Home in St. Mary’s County, Md. Airmen conducteda ceremony before serving cake and swapping stories withresidents at the home, many of whom served in World WarII, Korea and Vietnam.

After a presentation of the colors by members of theChopticon High School Junior ROTC, Charlotte Hall staffplayed a recording of the National Anthem. Many residentsspontaneously added their voices to the song in a touchingdisplay of patriotism.

Lt. Col. Steven Wieland, commander of the 89th Com-munications Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, was the guestspeaker at the ceremony. He wished his service a happybirthday and thanked the veterans for their own service. “Thepeople in this room laid the foundation for what the Air Forceis today,” Wieland told the residents.

Wieland contrasted the Air Force of 1947 with the AirForce of today. Though the equipment, accommodationsand missions have changed, he said, today’s Airmen are justas dedicated as their predecessors.

“Today’s force is 100 percent volunteer,” he said. “Everysingle person in the United States Air Force either joined af-ter 9/11, or decided to [continue their service] after it. Theyknow what they’re getting themselves into, serving in placeslike Afghanistan and Iraq.”

Wieland recounted the gallantry of Airmen in the past,from the sacrifice of Maj. Lewis Sebille in Korea in 1950, tothe heroism of Capt. Barry Crawford Jr. in Afghanistan in2010. He praised both Airmen for leading by example.

“I’d like to commend the men and women in this roomfor leading by example as well,” Wieland continued. “You’veprovided an example for today’s Airmen about what it meansto serve and what it means to sacrifice. Thank you.”

After Wieland’s remarks, the youngest and oldest Airmenpresent cut the birthday cake. Airman 1st Class Tyler Ketel-hut, assigned to the 89th Communications Squadron, wasthe youngest at 23 years old. He was seven decades youngerthan the oldest Airman present, Elizabeth Wallace.

Wallace served as a butcher, baker and truck driver inthe Army for three years during World War II. She became abeautician in Boston after the war ended, but tired of fixingthe hair of “blue bloods” and decided shemissed the service.Wallace joined the Air Force shortly after its establishment in1947. At 93 years old, she recounted her experience as thoughit were yesterday.

“I [knew] I was going to go back into the service and when

I saw the Air Force office, I said ‘that’ll do,’” she said. “I likedit so much. I liked the whole thing.”

Wallace spent three years in the Air Force, working incommunications and serving out part of her enlistment inGermany. “I liked it over there,” she said. “It was one of thecleanest countries I’ve ever been to. You wouldn’t find ascrap of litter on the autobahn.”

After purchasing a car from another Airman on his wayback to the United States, Wallace toured the scenic Germancountryside. “I just drove around on the autobahn; you couldgo for miles andmiles and hardly see anyone, just a few clus-ters of houses,” she said. “Sometimes you’d see everybodyloaded up in oxcarts going into the fields to work.”

The stories and the small talk with veterans like Wallacewere by far the highlight of the birthday celebration, for boththe residents and the Airmen currently serving.

While relatively few Airmen call Dahlgren home, all ofthem chose to spend their birthday with veterans at Char-lotte Hall. The Dahlgren Airmen hailed from the 614th Airand Space Operations Center Detachment 1, the 20th SpaceControl Squadron Detachment 1 and the Joint Warfare Anal-ysis Center.

Airman 1st Class Mary Grace Balaban, assigned to the614th AOC Det 1, attended the event last year and reveled inthe story-telling. “I thought it was a blast,” she said. “I abso-

lutely love getting to go up there.”Balaban connected with several veterans during the visit,

like Charlotte Hall resident Leonard Phillips. Phillips servedin both the Navy and Marine Corps and saw combat duringthe Battle of Okinawa. He recounted to Ballaban an incidentin which he fell while advancing down a hillside. A split sec-ond later, a hail of bullets flew past where he had been stand-ing, severely wounding his buddy. “He said it with such clar-ity,” said Balaban. “He remembered all of it like it happenedlast year.”

The pair also talked about happiermemories, like Phillips’three children and his beloved wife of 38 years, who passedaway. “He had such a happy face,” said Balaban. “He lovedtalking. His face lit up when I walked over to him and he hadgreat stories.”

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Airman 1st Class Mary Grace Balaban, assignedto the 614th Air and Space Operations CenterDetachment 1 at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren,chats with Air Force veteran Charles Glass atCharlotte Hall Veterans on Sept. 18. Airmen fromDahlgren and nearby Andrews Air Force Basecelebrated the Air Force’s 66th birthday with theveterans, sharing cake and conversation.

technical or business specialty certificates.In addition to the nine doctoral degrees, employees were

specifically recognized for 48 master’s degrees, 37 bacca-laureate degrees, and two associate’s degrees. Honored em-ployees included eight academic fellows, 11 professional oracademic certifications, 17 information assurance certifi-cations and one Security Professional Education Develop-ment Certification.

NSWCDD employees received nine doctorates over thepast year compared to previous years when the number ofdoctoral degrees was typically two to five.

This year, a father and daughter graduation duo washonored for their academic achievements. The father wasrecognized for earning amaster’s degree, while working fulltime. His daughter was recognized for earning her under-graduate degree at Virginia Commonwealth University as amember of Pathways, an NSWCDD student program.

Moreover, NSWCDD scientist Ryan Mackie, a graduatedegree honoree, received George Mason University’s Im-pact Award. The George Mason College of Science recog-nized Mackie as the graduate student who published peer-reviewed scientific research in a scientific journal with thehighest impact factor in the 2012-13 academic year.

Maintaining a diverse and highly skilled workforce iscritical to NSWCDD - the Navy’s leading warfare systemarchitect and systems engineer, recognized as the techni-cal leader in delivering innovative, affordable and effectivesolutions for the Navy, joint forces, and the nation.

“We arewell aware of the importance of diversity, and thattranslates into the diversity of degrees as well,” said Koch.

In an economy where many employers are reducingor eliminating support for employees to pursue advancededucation, NSWC Dahlgren Division remains committedto supporting education opportunities for the workforce tothe greatest extent possible and welcomes the opportunityto recognize employees who have reached an academicmilestone each September at this annual event.

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Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division(NSWCDD) scientist Ryan Mackie receives his cer-tificate of achievement from NSWCDD Command-er Capt. Michael Smith at the annual CommandAcademic Awards Ceremony held in Dahlgren,Va., Sept. 29. Mackie was among 132 NSWCDDemployees honored by Smith and NSWCDD Act-ing Technical Director Stuart Koch for their aca-demic and professional achievements. 01040388A

DahlgrenKing George American Legion Benefit

King George American Legion Post 89, 10021 DahlgrenRd. in King George will hold their Fifth Annual WoundedWarrior Pig BBQ and Bike Rally at Post 89 on Sept. 28 from11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food, entertainment and bands are on theschedule for the day. Cost is $10 per meal or $5 for activeduty military and first responders. The VA Medical CenterMobile Clinic will be on hand to enroll veterans for medicalservices.

Taste of Fredericksburg Oct. 3Rappahannock Big Brothers/Big Sisters will hold Taste of

Fredericksburg on Thurs., Oct. 3 from 6-9 p.m. at StevensonRidge, 6901 Meeting Street, Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Samplethe culinary delights of local restaurants and catering estab-lishments and have fun bidding on spectacular gift packages

in our live and silent auctions. Enjoy samples from BavarianChef, Brocks, Castiglias, Country Lane Catering, Kabob City,Lizz Creative Juices, Sweet Reasons, The Icing Bakery, TheMelting Pot andmore! Purchase tickets at www.rbbbs.org orcall 540-371-7444.

KGAC Rabies Clinic Needs VolunteersThe next King George Animal Control Rabies Clinic has

been set for the October 5. Volunteers are needed to assistthe staff at KG Animal Control with the clinic. If you canhelp, please call 540-775-2120 to sign up. The clinic is from10 a.m. - Noon, volunteers should plan to arrive 30 minutesearly.

KGARL FundraiserKing George Animal Rescue League will hold a fundraiser

at Steamers Seafood Grill and Bar in King George on October16 from 4 - 9 p.m. Enjoy great food and fun, and Steamers

will donate 20% of your total food sales to KGARL. You musttake an event flyer with you to receive credit for the fund-raiser. Visit www.kgarl.org to print your flyer. Hope to seeyou there!

Indian HeadTown of La Plata Summer Concert series

Town of La Plata Summer Concert Series concludes thisFriday at the La Plata Town Hall with a performance by theUS Navy Cruisers from 7 - 8 p.m. at the La Plata Town Hall.A specialty ensemble of the US Navy Band, the Cruisers arenamed for the Navy’s most flexible and versatile ship, thecruiser. This band can handle anything, rock, pop, jazz,standards, and even some original material. Concert goersare encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting.Coolers are allowed, but no alcohol, please. Concessions areavailable from the Town’s food trailer located near the backof the parking lot, an ice cream truck is also stationed therefor your enjoyment. A play area for children, the Kids’ Zone,allows parents to enjoy the concert while keeping an eye onthe little ones.

210 Sportsman’s BonanzaThe Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department will hold

210 Sportsman’s Bonanza on Sept. 28 at the Bryans RoadVFD, 3099 Livingston Road, Bryans Road, Md. Over $26,000in prizes for the event. Tickets are $45 and include food anddrinks. Must be 18 to purchase a ticket. All proceeds benefitthe Bryans Road VFD. Formore info, visit www.brvfd.com orcall (240) 427-6267.

Take Steps, Save Lives Breast Cancer WalkWalk to save lives at the 8th Annual Breast Cancer Aware-

ness Fitness Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. The event begins at Indian Head Village Green (100Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head) and continues for threemiles on the Indian Head Rail Trail. Participants can enjoylive music, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and an exercisewarm up. The event will be held rain or shine.

The registration fee is $25. Fee includes morning snacks,bottled water, and a nutritious lunch. The first 100 regis-trants receive a free t-shirt. To download and print the reg-istration form, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov. Proceedsbenefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Thisfoundation educates and researches breast cancer causes,treatments, and the search for a cure. This event is spon-sored by the Indian Head Senior Center Council, the Townof Indian Head, and local community businesses. For ad-ditional information, call the Indian Head Senior Center at301-743-2125.

Cycle for Food, Farms, and Fun at the Crop HopRegister today for the 2013 Crop Hop - a cycling tour of

Southern Maryland farms, to be held Sat., Oct. 19 in historicand picturesque Charles County. This event is hosted by theSouthern Maryland Agricultural Development Commissionand the Charles County Board of Commissioners. The CropHop highlights the connection between local farms, freshfood, and good nutrition while raising money for the South-ern Maryland Food Bank. All rides begin and end at GilbertRun Park (13140 Charles Street, Charlotte Hall). Riders cycleto local farm stops to experience farm tours, interact withfarmers, and enjoy locally-sourced snacks.

This year’s routes include: the Silo Century (62 miles) forserious riders, the Harvest Hop (33 miles), the Barnstormer(15 miles), the Barnstormer Lite (for those less inclined toride the hilly terrain), and the Sprout Route (an in-park fam-ily ride). Farm stops include turkeys, cattle, horses, goats,produce, agritourism, and more. The Sprout Route featuresa three-mile in-park walk and ride with stops highlightingrabbits, goats, dogs, seed planting, and exercise.

After the ride, cyclists will enjoy a locally-sourced picniclunch at Gilbert Run Park, complete with entertainment andeducational opportunities including farm animal demon-strations, Cornelia and Couch Potato skits, fitness activities,and other fun, educational activities. The cost per rider rang-es from $20-$60. Riders registering before Monday, Sept. 30are guaranteed a complementary lunch and event T-shirt.

Non-cyclists and community members are welcome tojoin the festivities at Gilbert Run Park. Join us for the picniclunch from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost for lunch is $10 per adultand $5 per child (aged six and under). Profits from this eventwill go to the Southern Maryland Food Bank to purchasefresh food for hungry families.

More information and registration opportunities for theevent can be found at www.CropHop.com.

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